SaralnamaRain and thunderstorms are expected in central and southern Chhattisgarh. The weather department warns of lightning strikes in 13 districts, including Rajnandgaon, Raipur, and Bastar. Northern Chhattisgarh will remain dry. Durg recorded a maximum temperature of 33.6°C, while Pendra Road saw a minimum of 18°C. Tokapal and Sukma received 20mm rainfall. October has seen 109% more rain than usual, with 79.1mm recorded so far against the average 42.7mm. Monsoon withdrawal was delayed by 10-12 days this year. Balrampur district received 52% excess rainfall at 1520.9mm, while Bemetara saw a 50% deficit with 524.5mm. (Updated 21 Oct 2025, 09:44 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Rain and thunderstorms are expected in central and southern Chhattisgarh on 17 Oct 2023
- The weather department warns of lightning strikes in 13 districts, including Rajnandgaon, Raipur, and Bastar
- Northern Chhattisgarh will remain dry